What is it like, living? How dull and unimportant can our lives have been? (even now, how much have we changed?) So much to ponder...
As the Doctor woul...moreWhat is it like, living? How dull and unimportant can our lives have been? (even now, how much have we changed?) So much to ponder...
As the Doctor would say: "humans, so precious."(less)
A classic and, how to put it?, a source. Because indeed the adaptations of this magnificent piece of writing are numerous and well known, but I had no...moreA classic and, how to put it?, a source. Because indeed the adaptations of this magnificent piece of writing are numerous and well known, but I had not given myself the chance and the pleasure of actually reading Dicken's book.
I won't say it is a must read, for I believe we come across this story very, very often. But... it is a must read. I has to be said. Quite short, to the point and, yet, delicious.(less)
Makes one wonder about the boundaries between an artist and its art, a book and its author. How could Doyle create such and homage to logical thinking...moreMakes one wonder about the boundaries between an artist and its art, a book and its author. How could Doyle create such and homage to logical thinking and, still, believe in spirits and such fantasies? Fact is, there are a few pieces not really well laid, at least for one outside Sherlock's/Doyle's logic.
But it is quite a beginning. And, again, quite a homage. (less)
I guess maybe I should not try reading any more books featuring Leonard and Hap. I do say so because I've got the feeling that things are always going...moreI guess maybe I should not try reading any more books featuring Leonard and Hap. I do say so because I've got the feeling that things are always going back to the same point, because situations are being revisited and this does not interest me that much.
Or maybe I'm just growing sillier and duller.(less)
Alluring. I would wonder why is it I've read so many novels if not for Neil Gaimans commentaries on what should be a writer's wannabe interests. Does...moreAlluring. I would wonder why is it I've read so many novels if not for Neil Gaimans commentaries on what should be a writer's wannabe interests. Does it seem boring? At first glance, might be. at second glance? Ditto. And still worth reading; read, and let the chips fall where they may.(less)
Very, very interesting. Broad choice of topics, nice approach and quite complete.
Actually, there is one approach I did not really find suitable: the...moreVery, very interesting. Broad choice of topics, nice approach and quite complete.
Actually, there is one approach I did not really find suitable: the one given to string theory, as if science requires no conditions to refute any theory. It's just a matter of researching and researching and researching, not daring to worry about how scientific is your subject.(less)
I usually do not read thrillers, nor fast paced books such as this (at least not anymore - I used to do it quite often).
I heard about a few years back...moreI usually do not read thrillers, nor fast paced books such as this (at least not anymore - I used to do it quite often).
I heard about a few years back, read Savage Season per chance and longed for more from this author, but never bothering to actually look. Should have done so.
This book is quite a blast and makes one wonder. As I said, it is fast paced, full of smart remarks and, despite the sex and fights and jokes and stuff, the content still gets to be philosophical on its own Lansdale way - I'd even dare say american-movie way.
Entertaining and cliché. Reminded me of the Bloom X Potter discussion, and of all the many silly books (at least now I consider them silly) I read and...moreEntertaining and cliché. Reminded me of the Bloom X Potter discussion, and of all the many silly books (at least now I consider them silly) I read and how much hey have influenced me.
From my first Hornby book I expected a lot more. I guess it just did not manage to show me anything new, to give me something to think about.
As rewar...moreFrom my first Hornby book I expected a lot more. I guess it just did not manage to show me anything new, to give me something to think about.
I wish I could remember everything I read within. Really, a nice book on our memories, and an even nicer picture on where we stand, when it comes to i...moreI wish I could remember everything I read within. Really, a nice book on our memories, and an even nicer picture on where we stand, when it comes to information and education.(less)
Otávio Augusto It's quite something. At times I just felt like this book was dull and not worth reading. At the same time, I felt displaced and, well,...moreOtávio Augusto It's quite something. At times I just felt like this book was dull and not worth reading. At the same time, I felt displaced and, well, this is exactly the kind of feeling I look for in a novel or science fiction.
Interesting enough, the questions it raises can be checked from different perspectives. Having read one other of Dick's novels (The Man in the High Ca...moreInteresting enough, the questions it raises can be checked from different perspectives. Having read one other of Dick's novels (The Man in the High Castle) I cannot say I like the esoteric ideas he brings forth; on the other hand, there's so much us being alive and deciding what to do, in such a out of space-time way, that I cannot help but read on. And on. And on. Being a science fiction fan, this author is a "must know" kind of guy.(less)
I know there is no sense comparing the book and the tv show, since they qre very distinct products; but I cannot help it, since I had great expectatio...moreI know there is no sense comparing the book and the tv show, since they qre very distinct products; but I cannot help it, since I had great expectations toward this book. I do must say I like the tv show better.(less)
One who reads such a book now probably won't feel any kind of fear and, I would dare say, maybe won't be impressed at all. That's not to say that Poe...moreOne who reads such a book now probably won't feel any kind of fear and, I would dare say, maybe won't be impressed at all. That's not to say that Poe isn't a good author, irrelevant, etc., not at all. My assessment is just the opposite, since many of the elements that can be found within the stories collected in this book still tap into our imagination; I would say it just so happens because Poe has laid ground for much that we see all around modern pop culture. I wonder – and that is an exercise I might someday try – what would happen if Poe was read by youngsters, in a rainy, dark night.
T'was a great anniversary gift, that's for sure.
Now, not to be fully enthusiastic: sometimes it can be a bit tiresome, his explorations of phobias; I mean, he could have chosen different topics within the realm of fears. (less)
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